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Source: Dubai – Arabia.net
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Monday night on a visit, the second of its kind in less than a month, after the port explosion on August 4 this year. .
“I tell the Lebanese that they are brothers to the French. As promised, I am returning to Beirut to review developments related to emergency aid and to work together to create the conditions necessary for reconstruction and stability,” the president wrote in Twitter upon arrival.
Whereas, according to the information, Macron went to the home of Lebanese artist Fayrouz in Rabieh, near Antelias, north of Beirut.
Macron had also written on his show before his arrival the phrase “A date for a cup of coffee with Fayrouz in Antelias on Monday night.”
The French president is supposed to begin his official visit within an agenda packed with political milestones that reflect the depth of the historical ties that have linked Paris to Beirut for more than 100 years.
Two things are essential!
The visit addresses two basic issues, the first to learn about the steps that he requested in his first visit to quickly form a rescue government that implements reform measures in the light of which the aid depot for Lebanon could be opened, and the second to participate in the commemoration of the centenary of Greater Lebanon that France announced during the mandate.
The French president surrounded the visit with statements made by him and positions expressed by Elysee officials who put their finger on the sore of the causes of the deep crisis, since rampant corruption within the institutions is one of the most prominent headlines, as well as the continuation of the quota mentality in governance without giving way to the change demanded by the enraged Lebanese. Those who took to the streets on October 17, demanding that the political class be held accountable and rejecting the return to power of any of its symbols.
No parties
The French seem to be leaning towards the idea of change by forming a government different from their predecessors, with a president and ministers whose mission is to bring Lebanon to a safe coast.
According to sources in the French capital who spoke with Al-Arabiya.net, Paris favors the formation of an independent government, “temporarily” away from the traditional parties that have existed in political life for years, and to make room for a government with a specific mission capable of undertaking reconstruction and implementing reforms required by Lebanon during Support Conferences, the most recent of which is the “CEDRE” conference.
He explained that “Paris, in line with the saying” Please help yourself “, hopes that the parties will help the new government by giving it confidence even if they do not emulate it, because their mission will be limited to implementing the required reforms because their presence and representation will remain in the Parliament, to avoid the game of quotas, terms and conditions The opposition that has exhausted the Lebanese for years and obstructed the work of institutions, especially governments.
Political program
In addition, Macron’s agenda is full of political meetings, which continue until Tuesday, during which he will meet with political officials, heads of parties and parliamentary blocs, in addition to the Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rahi, in addition to participating in the Great Celebration of the Centennial of Lebanon that is being held at the Sanawar Palace in Beirut.
Macron in Beirut
He will also visit neighborhoods affected and affected as a result of the port explosion and plant a cedar with Lebanese children in the Jaj forest in northeast Beirut.
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